[TerrieC]

in reply to: RAI Worked I am HYPO! :) Starting Synthroid 88mcg #1176817

I am so happy to hear your news! My endo wouldnt even give me the option of RAI, however my Primary said that he could help me with it so I am considering the option.

I do have one question for you…. you stated that you thought you were going to dye. Is this after your treatment or before while you where Hypo?

I am wanting to weight all the pro and cons so I am trying to get all the information possible.

I’m sick of the anxiety, night sweats, and all around feeling like crap, I want to feel like me again.

[TerrieC]

in reply to: Not understanding what is going on… #1176809

Thank you Kimberly for the advice. I have the labs test from my first test however, I did not think to have them send me the results from my last labs that I had completed.

I have no nodules, left side is 1 and 1/2 times larger than normal and my levels are slightly over active. I just cant believe this has had such an impact on my life.

I keep hearing about the TT success stories… this and the RAI where not even an option with my Endo. and I was just thinking maybe I need to push this a little more with him.

[TerrieC]

in reply to: New To Graves’ Disease #1176301

Thank you for the information! It is greatly appreciated. Im starting to do much better. I had a really good week last week, however this week is not as good.

I have an good husband, but it really hurts when he makes the comment…” I wish my old, fun, and happy Terrie would come back.” so I do wish “Normal” would come back sooner than later however I’m starting to think “Normal” is just a setting on a washing machine.

My new saying… “It is what it is… just got to make the best of it”

[TerrieC]

in reply to: New To Graves’ Disease #1176299

Thank you Kimbery for the response on the TSH. That is very helpful! I went to see the new Endocrinlogist yesterday. I liked her! She was very informative however I think I may have stumped her. She said my antibodies test came back good and that it does not show that I have Graves but she said this could be the beginning. She did say that what concerned her was my symptoms and the enlarged Throid. She said my left side is 1 1/2 times bigger than normal.

She ordered more test and stated they would call me Monday.

My memory is really going down the drain the last 30 days…. I forgot to ask her how long it typically takes Antithyroid Meds to start elevating the hormons on an average. Can anyone tell me a ballpark estimate? Im on a 5mg once a day. Started it 2 weeks ago today.

[TerrieC]

in reply to: New To Graves’ Disease #1176297

Thank you Shirley! That would be great!!

[TerrieC]

in reply to: New To Graves’ Disease #1176294

Thank you all for your response!! I have found hope again with this site! I agree, the internet has scared the fire out of me the last few weeks. Along with visiting more Dr’s than I ever have and the meds… going from no meds to a beta blocker, cholesterol, and anti thyroid, my world seems like it has been flipped upside down!

I am truely greatful for all the posts!! This has helped me significantly!

The first Endo Dr. doesnt want to see me back until March 1 (He is the only one in my area), I’m just not conformatable with him and his lack of communication and seeking a 2nd opinion from a Dr. in Dallas.

I have been having issues with my eyes being sensitive to light and having a hard time getting them focused so I scheduled an appointment with the eye Dr. this week as well.

Still having issues with sleeping at night though… At first I was waking up every morning at 2 with night sweats… and couldnt go back to sleep. It then went away, but now I am back to waking up at 2 every morning, sweating. Does anyone else have issues with the insomnia and night sweats?

[TerrieC]

in reply to: New To Graves’ Disease #1176289

Thank you for the information! I do greatly appreciate it! I had no idea that the thyroid could effect so much! My left side of my thyroid is enlarged with no nodules. T4 and T3 is normal, My TSI is normal, however my TBII is 6 and my TSH is low (.38). Can anyone tell me what that means?

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